Outmanned LSU women defeat Penn State 71-66 to reach Sweet 16

1:02 AM,
Mar. 27, 2013

LSU guard Adrienne Webb is hoisted into the air by forward Theresa Plaisance (55) as Penn State guard Alex Bentley (20) walks off the court after a second-round game in the women's NCAA college basketball tournament at Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge Tuesday. LSU won 71-66.

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BATON ROUGE - LSU guard Adrienne Webb said she and fellow senior Bianca Lutley did not want another season to end before the Sweet 16. She got what she wanted, despite the loss of junior starting guard Jeanne Kenney Sunday night to a concussion.

The No. 6 seed Lady Tigers - with just seven healthy players - upset No. 3 seed and healthy Penn State 71-66 at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center Tuesday night to get beyond the second round of the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2008. LSU (22-11) will meet California (29-3) in the Sweet 16 on Saturday in Spokane, Wash.